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The vanity of men, a constant insult to women, is also the ground for the implicit feminine claim of superior sensitivit
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"The vanity of men, a constant insult to women, is also the ground for the implicit feminine claim of superior sensitivity and morality"

- Patricia Meyer Spacks

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This quote by Patricia Meyer Spacks speaks to the power dynamics between men and women. It suggests that males's vanity gives insult to females, which this disrespect is the basis for females's implied case of having better sensitivity and also principles. This implies that males's vanity is viewed as an adverse attribute, while women's sensitivity and also principles are seen as positive characteristics. This quote also recommends that ladies are seen as more ethical and sensitive than men, and that this is made use of to justify the power discrepancy in between the sexes. This quote highlights the significance of acknowledging the power characteristics between men and women, as well as the requirement to strive for equal rights between the sexes. It also functions as a tip that men and women must be treated with regard and also dignity, despite their sex.

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